Three LNG Proceedings on Agenda for FERC’s January Meeting
Posted on Jan 9, 2009 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Three LNG Proceedings on Agenda for FERC’s January Meeting
FERC has placed on the agenda for its January 15, 2009 meeting three LNG proceedings: AES Sparrows Point LNG; Bradwood Landing LNG; and Dominion Cove Point LNG. Of particular note, the Commission will consider whether to approve or deny the AES Sparrows Point LNG project. See the Commission’s meeting agenda for further...
MARAD and Coast Guard Begin Environmental Review of Safe Harbor LNG Deepwater Port
Posted on Jan 9, 2009 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on MARAD and Coast Guard Begin Environmental Review of Safe Harbor LNG Deepwater Port
The Maritime Administration announced in the Federal Register today its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Safe Harbor LNG deepwater port. Following the D.C. District Court’s December 8, 2008, decision upholding MARAD’s designation of New Jersey as an adjacent coastal state, both New York and New Jersey will participate in the project...
Consultant: Proposed Alaskan Gas Pipeline Should Prompt Canadian LNG Export Project
Posted on Jan 9, 2009 in Canada & Mexico, Liquefaction, Markets and Competition | Comments Off on Consultant: Proposed Alaskan Gas Pipeline Should Prompt Canadian LNG Export Project
Ralph Glass, vice president of operations with AJM Petroleum Consultants, told the Calgary Herald that he believes the proposed natural gas pipeline to transport Alaskan gas to markets in the Continental United States should encourage Canadian efforts to build LNG export capacity, such as the Kitimat LNG liquefaction project. Glass noted that Canadian gas producers “need to...
USCG Issues LOR and WSR for Downeast LNG
Posted on Jan 8, 2009 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on USCG Issues LOR and WSR for Downeast LNG
Yesterday the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) issued its formal Letter of Recommendation and Waterway Suitability Report regarding the Passamaquoddy Bay waterway to be used by LNG vessels servicing the proposed Downeast LNG terminal. According to the USCG press release, after extensive review and analysis, it has determined that the waterway will be suitable for the type and amount of LNG...
DOI Recommends FERC Not Authorize Sparrows Point LNG Project Until U.S. FWS Files Comments
Posted on Jan 8, 2009 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on DOI Recommends FERC Not Authorize Sparrows Point LNG Project Until U.S. FWS Files Comments
Citing “unanswered questions” regarding federally listed endangered and threatened species potentially affected by the proposed AES Sparrows Point LNG project, the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) recommended that FERC withhold final certification of the project until the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service addresses Endangered Species Act concerns. The DOI’s letter is...